National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

The Cowboy will have a $313 million impact on the Oklahoma City Metro and the State of Oklahoma economies between 2019 and 2028 according to an economic impact study commissioned this summer. This shows we’re not only a cultural landmark but also a vital economic engine for the city and the state. This is no small feat. It fuels our drive here at The Cowboy, and we're proud to share the significant impact we’re making together. With a bold vision for the future, we're charging ahead, thanks to our relationships with local business partners, loyal members and many guests. To all of you—thank you for being part of this momentum. Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/db32jay5

Attention teachers and ag club sponsors: You won't want your students to miss our upcoming Adventures in Agriculture program on Nov. 12. We are partnering with organizations from around the state to connect with anyone looking for a future in agriculture. We'll deepen their knowledge and help them understand the business's opportunities. Thanks to keynote speaker Courtenay DeHoff for helping spread the word and open students' eyes to a future in agriculture. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gWXvh8Sp

Tickets are now available to the annual Annie Oakley Society Luncheon held here at The Cowboy. This year, the Society will honor television personality Kathie Lee Gifford with its top honor on November 6. The Annie Oakley Society's award shows respect and admiration for outstanding women, who through true grit and determination, strive to make a difference while leaving a lasting legacy for us all. Get your tickets by clicking this link: https://lnkd.in/gWppFX-K Photo courtesy of the Official Kathie Lee Gifford Facebook page.

President Theodore Roosevelt, also known as the "Cowboy President," is a shining example of a core pillar of the Code of the West: Always finish what you start. At The Cowboy, we celebrate the Code of the West, a universal set of human values tied to the history of the American West and applicable to everyone. Every day, we give guests to the Museum a chance to learn about the people in history who embody the Code. Reminding ourselves of how they lived it can be a great lesson. Roosevelt had close ties with the West. Through his hunting experience, he saw firsthand how much the country's bison population had dwindled. When he won reelection in 1904, he was determined to preserve the "most characteristic animal of the Western Plains." During his second term, Roosevelt established the Wichita Forest and Game Preserve as the nation's first refuge for big game. He partnered with the American Bison Society to support bills protecting the species, eventually leading to the revival of bison herds throughout the West, keeping them from extinction. ??: Teddy Roosevelt raising his hat, 1911 (approx.), Photographic Study Collection, RC2007.115.1

Get your pens ready to mark up those calendars, because September is hopping here at The Cowboy. A music festival, new exhibitions, the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association show and more. It's shaping up to be a humdinger of a fall. Can't wait to see ya! Info: https://lnkd.in/gvKZBCBf ?? : From our collection, "Comedy photo of Tom Mix seated at a desk looks at pen that does not write," 1925, 98.055.135

Take it from ol' P.Q. here, we've got something to see. We love reading our guests' reviews on social media almost as much as we love having 'em out here at The Cowboy. We're here every day, telling stories about the West. Next time you're close, stop by and pay us a visit. Much obliged. https://lnkd.in/ghrcWnsF

School's in for the young'uns and that means one thing here at The Cowboy: The fun of field trip season. There's nothing that spreads a big grin across our faces like a troop of students tromping through the Museum, soaking up the history, culture and art of the American West. If your school is looking to put a delightful day on its calendar, be sure to check out all of our info about our tours, programs and big school events on our website: https://lnkd.in/gNczjZVt

We've said it before, but it's worth sayin' again: "If you haven't been to The Cowboy lately, you haven't been." And hold onto your hats, folks, 'cause we've got a lot more in store down the road. See ya soon: https://lnkd.in/ghrcWnsF

In 2023, Kylie Morgan hit the CMT Award Red Carpet to talk about her nomination in their Breakthrough Female Video of the Year. On Sept. 13, she'll be hitting the stage right here at The Cowboy, joining three other artists to launch our inaugural Goin' West Music Fest. Don't miss your chance to see Kylie as she continues her climb to country music superstardom. Buy your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gc5zvnhu Video link: https://lnkd.in/gcuFvutq

At this year's 25th Annual Traditional Cowboy Arts Association, we salute the artists who spend hours in their studios crafting stunning pieces of work in the disciplines of saddlemaking, silversmithing, bit and spur making and rawhide braiding, All of those solo efforts will be on display along with the California Rose saddle, a jaw-dropping project created by a team-up of every member of the TCAA working at the top of their game. Don't miss seeing it, now on exhibit at the entrance to the Museum. For ticket information on the TCAA Exhibition and Sale, go to: https://lnkd.in/g6NPQK7y